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ER Models Baldwin RF16 Sharknose A/B Set

This installation is for an N Scale ER Models Baldwin RF16 Sharknose A/B Set using a TCS IMFTA4 and IMFTB4 decoder and was performed by Daniel Thomson.

Decoder install documented by TCS.

Note: This installation utilizes decoders for Intermountain F units with minor mods to the motor contacts and LED lead length.

Above is a picture of the units completely assembled.

Left side view of the A unit.

Right side view of the A unit.

Left side view of the B unit.

Right side view of the B unit.
You have now installed a TCS IMFTA4 and IMFTB4 decoder into your N-Scale ER Models Baldwin RF16 Sharknose A/B Set.

Important Soldering Tip

Please do not use any flux either liquid or paste on the mother board. It will damage it. Use only Rosin core solder approved for electronics use.
We recommend to use only Kester "44" rosin core, SN63PB37, .015" diameter, part number 24-6337-0007.
This can be ordered from Techni-Tool under Techni-Tool part number 488SO157http://www.techni-tool.com

Other solder tips

When stripping wire, only strip a tiny little bit of the insulation. Strip no more then a 1/64 of an inch. When the wire gets tinned with solder, the insulation will shrink back more. Try to not expose any more wire then half the length of the solder pad at most. In no case should solder or exposed wire wire ever be outside the boundary of the the solder pad you are attaching a wire to.Click here for important information on properly Stripping and Tinning wire